Saint Mary's beacon., 1887-01-06

From the OmSjla Norlu-
Myron Reeds fight in the Denver dis
trict for a seat in the lower house Of Con-
gress has forced into political prominence
character in some respects laughable-in
nearly all respects unique. Myron Reed
is minister with Jim Bludsoe tendencies.
lie is dark and big, with heavy blNck
moustache and bold, black eyes. He wear
broad-brim slouch hat, yellow plaid suit
and loud jewelry, and chews tobacco as
vigorously as Sam Jones did before the re-
formation. His style in the pulpit is what
he calls ''plain and practical" Having oc-
casion to refer to the article popularity
known as the spade, he calls it a spade
without equiyocation, and has been known
To indulge in the luxury of eXpletives OF
the milder form. lie has had varied life,
having been successfully a soldier, a work
man in printing office, a miner and min
ister of the Gospel.
Ten years ago Myron Reed, then a min
lister, came TO indianapolis. At that time
Harry New. son of John c. New, was po-
lice court reporter for the Journal, and by
reason ofhis professional duties was brought
into pretty close quarters with the gam
blers and sporting classes generally.
Among the gamblers Of Harry's ac-
Guaintance was John Stuck-big, ignor-
ant and coarse-a regul'r hay NOW poker
player, with pumkin seeds in his hair.
Stuck was So illiterate that lie did not even
know figures. In the game of faro there is
a printed sheet known as II tab, on which
a player may record the progress of the
game When card wins the accountant
marks a figure one, when it loses a cipher
The boys usei to tell story To illustrate
Sucks illiteracy. \ friend Of his was at
tempting 10 give the number of a street
and wrote down the figures 10l. John
studied them for some time, and finally eX.
claimed "Win-lose-win! What's this
you're givin' me:"
1t happened one Sunday morning that
Harry New and the Rev. Myron Reed were
standing chatting ON a street corner, when
JtlAn Ctuth
"Heallo, Harry !" said Stuck How did
5Cu come out last night :"
The situation was somewhat embarras-
sing 10 Harry, who had been showing his
best side 20 the minister. and he evaded a
direct answer by Introducing Mr.. Stuck &c
Mr.. Reed. Stuck g2zed at Reed, took in
the big hat, the gay clothes, and the !, Nud
watch chain, and. sizing the reverend gen
tleman up for member Of his own class.
exclaimed
How are You Reed7 When'd you get
ing"
"Oh, I've been here couple of weeks -
answered the minister, pleased 10 be on IA
miliar terms with his chance acquaintance.
How d you find business :" inquired
Stuck.
"Pret.y fair. How is it with your
$50 so! Game aint none too big. and
luck's id onsartin, but we're doin' well
enough, cCnsiderin'. Police don't bother
us none"
The sufFerings of young New over the
turn the dialogue had taken had been ex-
cruciating, but he was considerably reliev-
ei by rhe ready wit and adaptability ofhis
reverend friend, who instantly comprehend
ed the situation.
Where DO you hang outg" inquired
Reed. addressing Stuck
"lllinoiS Street Been in 20 see our game:"
Not vet"
"Where do You Law upg'
"Well, 10 be straight with you, Tn start
ing place Of my own"
The HI you say Towns full o joints.
an ! shouldn't think anotherd pay. But l
s'poSe You know Your own biz best"
. Il don't expect TO DO much in money.
Ii l can pay expenses, I'll be satisfied
Where's Yer placer"
''On North Pennsylvania street-on the
corner Of Pennsylvania and Ohio"
The location given by Reed WAS in the
most sriStocra;ic portion Of the city, near
the park. and directly Across tine street from
the residence of Gov. Morton. Sucks
face was the picture Of surprise.
You don't mean 10 say the r.olioe'n let
you open up ihere.'
~oh, don't think shall have any trou-
ble."